Everything Went Fine

André, Emmanuèle's domineering father, is hospitalized after suffering a stroke. This event marks the beginning of Emmanuèle's internal conflict regarding her father's wishes and the memories of his critical nature during her childhood.

During a visit, André asks Emmanuèle to help him end his life, reigniting her feelings of being bullied by him. Despite her unease, she realizes he is serious about his request for euthanasia.

Recognizing the illegality of euthanasia in France, Emmanuèle reaches out to a Swiss clinic that performs such procedures. This step signifies her struggle between her father's desires and the ethical implications of his request.

At the, clinic, Emmanuèle learns about the procedures involved in assisted dying, emphasizing that her father must consume the lethal drugs himself. This information adds layers to her emotional burden as she contemplates the logistics.

Emmanuèle and her sister Pascale strategize on how to get their father across the border into Switzerland for the procedure. Their plans reveal their desperation and the tightrope of legality and love they are walking.

André bids farewell to his friends, solidifying his resolve to end his life on his own terms. This moment underscores the impact of his decision on those around him and elevates the gravity of the situation.

Simone, André's cousin who survived a death camp, implores him not to end his life. Her passionate argument sheds light on the value of life and the weight of history, challenging André’s decision.

André's former lover, Gérard, demands to see him in the hospital, expressing his belief that André should choose to live. Their encounter brings a chaotic energy to André's situation, as tensions rise over what life means.

As Emmanuèle and Pascale finalize their plans, they are interrogated by the police who have been tipped off by Gérard about their intentions. The interrogation shakes their resolve but does not deter their plans.

Despite the risk of getting caught, the sisters manage to sneak their father into an ambulance for transport to Switzerland. Their hurried actions highlight their determination to honor André’s wish.

One of the ambulance drivers, a Muslim, expresses his unwillingness to participate in what he perceives as a morally wrong act. This moment introduces an unexpected moral dilemma into their complex journey.

They successfully arrive in Bern, Switzerland, where the hope of peace for André's final wishes looms large. The urgency of the situation becomes even more pronounced as they near the end of their journey.

The next morning, the Swiss clinic informs Emmanuèle and Pascale that André passed away peacefully, holding the nurse's hand. This moment serves as a bittersweet conclusion to the turmoil surrounding their father's wishes.